Bradford City have this evening confirmed the signing of Aston Villa central defender Kevin Toner on loan until the end of the season. The Irish U19 international enjoyed a successful spell on loan at Walsall this season, making 29 appearances for the Saddlers.

The promising defender also featured four times for Aston Villa’s first team last season towards the end of their Premier League campaign, making his Premiership debut at home to Southampton as a half time sub last April, Toner started Villa’s subsequent games against Watford, Newcastle United and Arsenal.